An award and contract signing has been made by Neath Port Talbot Council for the Provision of Families First
Early Intervention & Prevention Services for Children, Young People & Families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in Neath Port Talbot (NPT). This consists of the following three lots.
Lot 1 Emotional Health & Wellbeing:
The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues. The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.
Lot 2 Health & Positive Relationships:
The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.
Lot 3 Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs:
The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.
The contract period is scheduled for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.
Notice completed for admin tidy up. Lot 1 & 2 contracts signed 15 Apr 2026 but 30 Mar 2026 inserted in fields in order to publish notice.